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BTW, here's an image for reference:
1066 MHz FSB (quad pumped)
800 MHz Memory (double pumped)
Reference voltage (Auto set in BIOS)
BIOS version F6b
IDLE system, aswell (which is most concerning)
I was wondering what Janus thinks of this...
BTW, ignore the fan RPM warnings. I've got my case fans hooked to my PSU.
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Wesker-
Here's a sshot of ETune on my rig...BTW, the cpu temps are reading 14c cooler than actual, so ETune is not even close on that account. How far off with the system temp, I have no idea. Just updated to bios F7, and the reading for my system temp went up (at idle) by 3c.
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hummm is the NB still hot to touch ??, I loaded F7 also but it keep the cpu fan at 100% no matter what the bios is set on. hummm
got it running 3.3ghz I just did a +10 multiplier left the fsb at 333 for now 7 hours on test bench with everest cpu hit 50c will have to sneek it up a bit :)
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The temps I get in EasyTune are the same as the BIOS, so I imagine they're correct.
I updated the BIOS to F7 this morning. Northbridge heatsink is still very hot to touch (~50*C+ IMO).
You know, I don't want to buy a crazy ASUS kitchensink motherboard, as I've been using Gigabyte motherboards for quite some time now. I know their BIOS' well and I know what to expect from them. But if I can't get this issue resolved, I may very well have to go to ASUS.
How can I even run a 1600MHz FSB processor when the northbridge is overheating with a 1066MHz FSB idle processor?
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When it comes to the cpu temp, ETune and the bios both list temps that are about 14c cooler than Everest, Speedfan and RightMark. Don't for a minute believe that my QX6700 is actually running at 23c, even at idle. It's a B3 stepping and is oc'd by 600mhz. So you might want to use a more accurate utility-and your cpu is most likely running at about 47c @ idle, not 31c. I have to agree with Bohoba's first idea, you probably need better case cooling.
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I have another board, P35-DS4, but exactly the same problem:
System temp reported by both BIOS & Easy Tune are
always above 50c, while CPU temperature is 32c. System is almost idle, and case opened. Maybe the problem is related to desktop cases?P67A-UD4-B3 F2
i5-2500K
4x2GB Kingston HyperX XMP-1600 CL9
8800 GTX
Intel SSD 40GB, WD Green 1TB, 2xSamsung 400GB SATA RAID1
Antec P182 + CP850 CXP
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wish I knew where E tune kept all its files and inf it just won't allow me to install it again I had removed it after I checked it out once and now when I go to install it again it tells me to remove E tune first. :(
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Originally posted by Rayvin52 View PostWhen it comes to the cpu temp, ETune and the bios both list temps that are about 14c cooler than Everest, Speedfan and RightMark. Don't for a minute believe that my QX6700 is actually running at 23c, even at idle. It's a B3 stepping and is oc'd by 600mhz. So you might want to use a more accurate utility-and your cpu is most likely running at about 47c @ idle, not 31c. I have to agree with Bohoba's first idea, you probably need better case cooling.
If I need better case cooling, then I'll give up on this motherboard completely. I've got an 3D Aurora 570 with three 120mm fans (two rear exhaust, one front intake). Not to be rude, but I can't see how that's insufficient cooling.
Also, I've still got no word on the RMA. I'll call up the store tomorrow morning.
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Didn't know your case specs, Wesker, just tossing ideas around...you're the one who asked other board owners for opinions. I guess your case is not the issue, but that doesn't change the fact that EasyTune is not accurate when it comes to my cpu temps, that's all. Maybe it is with yours, but the only way you could be sure would be to compare it to a utility that's known to be more accurate. However, since your cpu temps don't seem to be your concern, but rather your northbridge temps, I'm sorry I brought it up. It's just that EasyTune isn't even close to accurate, not just from my experience but many others on these and other forums.
Hope your RMA goes quickly for you.
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I've sent another email to the retailer I bought the board from asking about the RMA. I've also sent a question to Gigabyte via GGTS.
I'll update this as word comes along.
Also, Rayvin, no harm done. It's all good. :)
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Originally posted by Wesker776 View PostI've sent another email to the retailer I bought the board from asking about the RMA. I've also sent a question to Gigabyte via GGTS.
I'll update this as word comes along.
Also, Rayvin, no harm done. It's all good. :)
I may be having the same issue as you.
Running a Q6600 with CNPS9700, GA-X38Dq6, 2GB Corsair, 8800GTX
Thermaltake Kandalf with 25cm fan on side panel !
stock frequency, stock voltage - i.e no overclocking
Idle
Temp1 (system) - 48
CPU - 29
Load (after 3d Mark, 30 mins, GPU tests only)
Temp 1 (system) - 61
CPU - 38
If you've got a response from Gigabyte, please post what's the operating temp of this mobo...
Before this I didn't have the side panel with fan, idle temps were 54!
I had the case open and put a 40cm table fan blowing air to keep it at 42 :).
I may try the option of removing the thermal pad from under the system chip and trying a bit of arctic silver...Intel Core i5 4670k C0 @4.2Ghz - Corsair H80i
Gigabyte GA-Z97x-SOC Force (Rev 01, BIOS F6C)
16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 1866Mhz DDR3 9-10-9-27 1.5v
Gigabyte R9 280x OC Windforce
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB SSD - Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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